County: Forrest

City: Hattiesburg

FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time

Education: Master's Degree

   

 

Summary:

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is seeking a dedicated and caring Mobile Crisis Team Coordinator to oversee operations for the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCERT). The Mobile Crisis Team Coordinator position is based in Hattiesburg, MS but will serve consumers in the Pine Belt service area. This position plays a vital role in Pine Belt's ability to provide emergency services to individuals in crisis situations.

 

 

For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt.  Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities.  Our eighteen county service area includes Amite, Franklin, Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Covington, Greene, Jeff Davis, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall, Wayne Counties. 

 

Requirements:

Master's degree in behavioral health field

Professional clinical license preferred

Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required

Use of personal transportation to provide services in the community

Supervisory experience preferred

Experience working in crisis management settings preferred

Must have ability to work independently and facilitate diverse teams

Must have appropriate knowledge and utilization of crisis stabilization

 

Responsibilities:

Leads marketing effort to develop referral base, general public awareness, community support network, and reduction of stigma associated with mental disorders.

Administers staff supervision, including recruitment, scheduling, and enforcement of policies and procedures. Ensures appropriate training for all program staff.

Provides clinical guidance to teams, audits charts for accuracy, integrity, and soundness.

Assists mental health administrators in each county with establishment/maintenance of MAP teams.